An LPN is assisting in the care of a patient with rheumatoid arthritis who takes celebrex (Celecoxib). The patient is on a pureed diet and the previous nurse on duty reported the client had some difficulty with oral pills
Which of the following actions by the nurse is best?
A. Crush the medication and sprinkle it on applesauce.
B. Contact the RN for direction.
C. Ask the physician for a different pain medication.
D. Hold the medication.
A
You might also like to view...
Which of the following is a major contributor to indoor air pollution?
A) secondhand smoke B) snuff C) carbon monoxide D) carcinogens
Which of the following statements is true regarding ACL injuries?
A. occur more frequently during non-contact B. occurrence is approximately equal between contact and non-contact C. occur more frequently in during player contact D. it is unknown whether contact or non-contact ACL injuries are more frequent
What are catecholamines?
A. endorphins produced in the brain B. chemicals that results in the relaxation response C. stress hormones that damage the cardiovascular system D. chemicals responsible for psychosomatic diseases E. chemicals released during massage
A direct blow to the anterolateral aspect of the thorax, or a sudden twist, or falling on the ball, can compress the rib cage and can result most often in a:
A. Solar plexus punch B. Costochondral separation C. Rupture of the kidneys D. Hemothorax